tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72166313174359405562024-03-05T23:07:27.776-05:00Chocolate MondayUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger140125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7216631317435940556.post-7225884578930152402013-12-12T12:50:00.000-05:002013-12-12T12:51:33.529-05:00So Happy!A long time ago my former neighbor gave me probably $500 worth of lockers for around $30, which is what she thought she could get for scrap metal. A steal. They went promptly into the backyard shed, but my brain was full of ideas for them as soon as time would permit. A while ago I got out one single tall locker and painted Florida Gator blue on the outside and orange on the inside Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7216631317435940556.post-2035763229435432112013-04-05T11:26:00.000-04:002013-04-05T11:29:21.976-04:00SidetrackedSo without further ado, here is the big kitchen renovation reveal a year and a half later…hahaha. Sorry, we’ve had some big changes other than the kitchen going on in the last while. New job, new baby…
I see a lot of people complain that white kitchens are too sterile and hospital-ish. Well, get ready to scrub in because this one is white. The countertop guy tried to talkUnknownnoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7216631317435940556.post-17945120932205068172011-09-19T16:14:00.006-04:002011-09-19T18:11:10.930-04:00Very Very BusyBut it's getting very very close!(This was about 5 days ago. We've come a long way since then.)Creeeepy :)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7216631317435940556.post-75785687518540615942011-08-01T10:20:00.002-04:002011-08-01T10:23:22.684-04:00PizzookiesIt's been ages since I've posted a recipe. We have experimented with this one in our house several times recently. We were first introduced to it at a restaurant called BJ's. I've heard it's a popular menu item at a couple of other places around the country. It's super easy to duplicate.I cheat and use these mixes.Mix them according to the directions, or make your own cookie dough. It works best Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7216631317435940556.post-87253026829583344102011-04-19T22:52:00.003-04:002011-04-19T22:55:16.603-04:00TuTu TightsGet some 1.99 footless tights from Target and some sheer ribbon (or you could use tulle, or nylon chiffon - but the ribbon comes in different widths and is ready to go). Gather the ribbon on your sewing machine (or by hand if you have to) and sew it on the bottom band of the tights.Love them. So feminine and sweet. ☺ Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7216631317435940556.post-89291542383123129382011-03-01T12:16:00.005-05:002011-03-01T13:10:28.307-05:00Out To LunchI made this on my "lunch hour" (naptime) yesterday.I decided my daughter has been embarrassed long enough. After losing her lunchbox a couple of months ago she's been carrying The Backup Lunchbox. It's big and it's ugly and doesn't even have a strap anymore so she has to carry it by that mesh thing on the top. I think she likes this one better.It's insulated and everything. And washable too.I Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7216631317435940556.post-29238256753477716842010-12-02T21:09:00.002-05:002010-12-02T21:11:09.153-05:00Oh Christmas Trees! This project is fast and finishable (meaning you don't get tired and walk away from it and then pull it back out next year and chuck it because you've lost the excitement for it).Tree form, ribbon and trim from Hobby Lobby.Inspiration here.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7216631317435940556.post-21331823036552186242010-03-15T10:27:00.001-04:002010-03-15T10:27:49.490-04:00GeniusSo, Jill saw this idea that I think everyone has now seen because it's so smart and super simple. Take a headboard, cut the legs off, paint it and add some hooks. Here's Jill's take on it.The before (with the legs already cut off).And all done. So jealous. I'm on the hunt for the perfect headboard now.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7216631317435940556.post-74947406996214848422010-03-08T21:30:00.006-05:002010-03-08T21:44:16.718-05:00Peanut Butter ♥'s ChocolateNo Bake Peanut Butter Bars(Tastes like a candy bar)1/2 cup butter1/2 cup brown sugar1 tsp vanilla2 cups peanut butter2 1/2 cups powdered sugar2 cups chocolate chipsMelt butter in saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat, add sugars, peanut butter and vanilla. Mix well. Press into 9x13 pan that you have lined with wax paper or foil. Melt chocolate chips and spread over top. Cool and serve. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7216631317435940556.post-846698084063757362010-02-22T14:00:00.001-05:002010-02-22T14:00:01.796-05:00Chicken ScratchI found this recipe scribbled on a piece of paper, barely legible. I don't remember where I copied it from but decided to try it since I needed something fast for a treat for the kids.Dutch Triple Fudge Brownies1 small box cook 'n serve chocolate pudding2 cups milk1 box chocolate cake mix (I used Devil's Food)1 bag chocolate chipsCook pudding using the milk and according to directions. Blend inUnknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7216631317435940556.post-14522588140931289492010-02-21T14:50:00.001-05:002010-02-21T14:55:42.789-05:00TransformationThis is little sister, Jill's boring master bedroom BEFORE:Bring in big sister Marilyn and she turns it into THIS:Jill is renting so you know how that goes. No painting. Luckily the wall color was already a nice neutral tone so it went nicely with the new decor.Jill fell in love with the color in the 2 side table lamps. As far as she knew that's all that was going into that room because it was Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7216631317435940556.post-73708432215763941042010-02-08T23:59:00.002-05:002010-02-09T08:16:27.939-05:00A FavoriteThese homemade cookies are really easy to mix up in a hurry, and not made from a box.Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies1 cup shortening1 cup sugar1 cup brown sugar2 eggs1/2 tsp vanilla2 cups flour 1 tsp baking powder1 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp salthandful of oatmealchocolate chips (about half a bag)Blend together the shortening and sugars, then add eggs and vanilla and mix well. Add a mixture of the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7216631317435940556.post-5365447639876260562010-02-06T14:25:00.005-05:002010-02-06T14:35:02.399-05:00In LoveI love this idea so much! Wish I could claim it as mine but I can't. Here is the link with the instructions. I think it turned out so cute. I {heart} it. ☺There are also instructions on how to do a valentines topiary.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7216631317435940556.post-62295166804744450272010-01-25T12:16:00.004-05:002010-01-25T12:31:18.695-05:00Chocolate Banana BreadFound this recipe on Allrecipes, started making it yesterday, didn't have everything, finished it today. Worth the wait. ☺Chocolate Banana Bread1 cup margarine, softened (I used butter)2 cups white sugar4 eggs6 bananas, mashed (I used very ripe bananas)2 tsp vanilla 3 cups flour2 tsp baking soda1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1 cup sour cream1 cup semisweet chocolate chipsPreheat oven to 350°. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7216631317435940556.post-84154125113153586852010-01-04T21:24:00.006-05:002010-01-04T22:04:41.018-05:00The Big OneThis is a recipe from my husband's grandma who passed away about 2 1/2 years ago. A wonderful lady who lived a very full life. Much of her life was spent in the kitchen cooking up something delicious for her family. These cookies were always in her freezer, among other yummy treats. I think they're called Monster Cookies for several reasons. Monster size, monster batch of dough, monster Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7216631317435940556.post-3850067823666733312009-12-14T18:10:00.006-05:002009-12-14T18:55:24.932-05:00Party DecorA couple of ideas we used for a church party this past weekend.Some of the table centerpieces were these winter trees. You make them by stripping the leaves off good-sized branches, then pot them using fast-drying plaster of paris. Then we randomly hot-glued a few red berries on. My neighbor (and friend) had the brilliant idea of using some plaster to add "snow" to some of the branches. They Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7216631317435940556.post-58192484620018522472009-12-07T21:46:00.004-05:002009-12-07T21:57:13.092-05:00TraditionI haven't been able to post any new recipes lately. Morning sickness (more like random sickness) and food, particularly sweets, don't agree with me at all.Thank you Walmart for a $7 evening of entertainment.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7216631317435940556.post-13883063430338189052009-12-04T21:30:00.002-05:002009-12-05T21:34:32.156-05:00The Little ThingsI borrowed this idea from Amy a few years ago. It's just one of those little touches that brings more Christmas into the house. You can make your own using berry garland, or you can take it easy and use candle rings. Using Christmas ribbon, tie one on the back of each of your dining room chairs. Simple and cute!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7216631317435940556.post-22629149884959103502009-11-23T06:00:00.000-05:002009-11-23T06:00:04.885-05:00BROWNIES!Brownies with Chocolate Mint "Frosting"2 boxes prepared Ghirardelli Double Chocolate Brownies(or as I like to call them "Why Would You Make Homemade When You Can Make These?")2 small pkgs Andes mints OR 1 pkg Andes mint chocolate chipsWhen the brownies come out of the oven, immediately top them with the mints or chips. Let them melt enough to spread them. Let them cool and serve 'em up. SeriouslyUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7216631317435940556.post-59278320956296108112009-11-16T16:40:00.000-05:002009-11-16T16:43:07.284-05:00♫ Goin' to the Chapel ♪ ♫Saturday was all about the wedding cake (after a rousing game of kickball first thing in the morning). This cake would take a professional about an hour (or less) to put together after baking the layers. I'm going to pretend I am a professional and it only took me that long. And I'll use professional lingo and refer to my friend and her son (the groom) as "clients". ☺The clients (I'm crackingUnknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7216631317435940556.post-75948532082522108432009-11-12T11:17:00.008-05:002009-11-12T14:52:09.927-05:00SneakyGot a picky eater?Try this trick I learned from my good friend, Jennifer, a long time ago when we didn't live on opposite sides of the country. :( It's a great way to get tons of vitamins in your little one in one sitting. The trick is to simply add a generous handful of this to your smoothie ingredients.This particular smoothie is just orange juice, frozen strawberries, banana and spinach. We goUnknownnoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7216631317435940556.post-46703997702430305092009-11-09T17:34:00.006-05:002009-11-09T17:53:56.047-05:00A WeddingI'm making a wedding cake this Saturday. I don't think they know about my Scout Eagle Court of Honor cake disaster or they wouldn't have asked me to make it. Anyway, they like strawberry cake so I was testing out this recipe I found yesterday. The cake was quite good and the frosting even better. I'm not sure I can use the frosting because it's kind of thin and runny for decorating, but I think Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7216631317435940556.post-44310828340748705012009-11-03T21:54:00.013-05:002009-11-03T23:25:31.718-05:00I ♥ My BathroomOur master bathroom vanity redo has been technically finished for a few weeks. I've just been working on the details but decided to post since it will probably take a little while until it's completely done, down to the tiniest thing. I'm not an impulsive shopper or decorator. I like to take my time.Anyway....Goodbye old bathroom.Goodbye formerly dark-brown laminate cabinets with the white Unknownnoreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7216631317435940556.post-40178784051362456892009-10-27T12:24:00.012-04:002009-10-27T12:51:27.451-04:00That's BetterThe bolster pillow I made from an old water-stained king size pillow and duct tape looks really good on my bench (that I so selfishly kept) but it seemed a little plain.I think it looks better now.It only cost me 3 sheets of iron on t-shirt transfer paper.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7216631317435940556.post-47456395790423785282009-10-26T22:14:00.005-04:002009-10-26T22:29:39.403-04:00Scotch-A-RoosDelicious recipe from my awesome friend, Jeanette. And they can be made very quickly. I made dinner for another family recently but had forgotten to make these. I put the recipe together in a matter of minutes and then threw the pan in the freezer to cool while I packed the rest of the food up. They turned out perfect.Scotch-A-Roos1 cup sugar1 cup light corn syrup1 cup peanut butter6 cups RiceUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0